Italy · A private journey
Sardinia Uncovered
Exceptional wines, coastal landscapes & culinary traditions
Cagliari · Cabras · Alghero · Gallura
Discover a Sardinia that reveals itself slowly: over a glass of wine, along a quiet coastal road, around a table where recipes have been passed down through generations.
From Cagliari and the vineyards of Sulcis to the Sinis Peninsula, Alghero and Gallura, this private journey brings together distinctive wines, historic towns and extraordinary coastal landscapes. Boutique stays and personal encounters offer an intimate introduction to the island and the people who give it character.
Accommodation
Your journey at a glance
Days 1–4 · 3 nightsVilla Fanny ↗Cagliari
Days 4–5 · 1 nightAquae Sinis Albergo Diffuso ↗Cabras & the Sinis Peninsula
Days 5–7 · 2 nightsVilla Las Tronas Hotel & SPA ↗Alghero
Days 7–10 · 3 nightsHotel Rocce Sarde ↗Gallura
Wine, food & island life
The highlights
- Discover Sardinian wines through private estate visits and curated tastings.
- Explore ancient Tharros, Alghero’s historic streets and medieval Castelsardo.
- Enjoy the coastal landscapes of Porto Pino and Gallura’s granite scenery.
- Make traditional pasta and share the pleasures of the Sardinian table.
- Travel at your own pace with private transfers and guided experiences.
A sense of place, in every glass
The wines of Sardinia
From Carignano del Sulcis to Vermentino di Gallura, discover the people and landscapes behind the island’s wines.
Surrau vineyards · Photo: Costa Smeralda
Traditions shared around the table
Made by hand
Slow down, roll up your sleeves and discover the craft of Sardinian pasta in the Gallura countryside.
Pasta workshop near Olbia · Photo: Escursì
The experience, day by day
Your itinerary
Days 1–4
Cagliari
3 nights
Your suggested stay
Villa Fanny
An intimate boutique retreat with peaceful gardens, a welcoming base for exploring Cagliari and the wine regions of southern Sardinia.
Day 1 · Welcome to Cagliari
Arrive at Cagliari Elmas Airport and meet your private driver for the transfer to your boutique hotel. Settle in before enjoying your first taste of island life: a stroll through historic streets, an aperitivo or a leisurely Sardinian dinner.
Stay: Cagliari · 3 nights
Day 2 · The Wines of Serdiana
Travel into the Parteolla countryside for a visit to Argiolas. Discover the estate’s family heritage and indigenous grape varieties through a guided cellar experience and curated tasting. Enjoy lunch in the area before returning to Cagliari for an afternoon at your own pace.
Day 3 · Carignano & the Sulcis Coast
Explore southwestern Sardinia, beginning with a visit to Cantina Santadi and an introduction to Carignano del Sulcis. Continue towards Porto Pino, where white sand and turquoise water provide a beautiful setting for a relaxed lunch and time by the coast.
Days 4–5
Cabras & the Sinis Peninsula
1 night
Your suggested stay
Aquae Sinis Albergo Diffuso
Restored village houses and quiet courtyards bring a sense of place to your stay in Cabras, close to the ancient landscapes of the Sinis Peninsula.
Day 4 · The Flavours of Marmilla
Journey through the rolling countryside to Su’Entu, near Sanluri. Enjoy a tasting of the estate’s wines, with the possibility of lunch at Arieddas, subject to opening schedules. Continue west to Cabras, your base for discovering the Sinis Peninsula.
Stay: Cabras · 1 night
Day 5 · Ancient Tharros & Local Wine Traditions
Begin with a guided exploration of Tharros, where ancient ruins overlook the Mediterranean. Continue to Famiglia Orro in Tramatza for an intimate introduction to local wines and food traditions, before travelling north to Alghero.
Stay: Alghero · 2 nights
Days 5–7
Alghero
2 nights
Your suggested stay
Villa Las Tronas Hotel & SPA
A historic seaside retreat overlooking the Gulf of Alghero, with gardens and time to enjoy the old town and its Mediterranean setting.
Day 6 · Alghero’s Wine Heritage
Visit Sella & Mosca for a guided estate experience and tasting, with the opportunity to discover Torbato. Return to town for lunch and a guided stroll through its Catalan-influenced historic centre. End the day at leisure, perhaps watching the sunset from the sea-facing ramparts.
Day 7 · Natural Wines & Medieval Castelsardo
Travel to Tenute Dettori for a prearranged visit exploring the estate’s approach to winemaking. Continue to Castelsardo for lunch and time among its winding lanes, artisan workshops and coastal viewpoints, before heading east to Gallura.
Stay: Gallura · 3 nights
Days 7–10
Gallura
3 nights
Your suggested stay
Hotel Rocce Sarde
A hillside setting among granite rocks and Mediterranean gardens, ideally placed for discovering Gallura’s wines, villages and culinary traditions.
Day 8 · Vermentino & the Landscapes of Gallura
Enjoy a leisurely morning before visiting Vigne Surrau, near Arzachena, for a tasting focused on Vermentino di Gallura. Spend the afternoon discovering San Pantaleo or returning to your hotel to unwind among the region’s granite landscapes.
Day 9 · Around the Sardinian Table
Discover the pleasures of Sardinian cooking through a hands-on culinary experience in the Gallura countryside. Learn the art of handmade pasta, hear the stories behind traditional recipes and share the results around the table—a memorable celebration of the island’s hospitality.
Day 10 · Arrivederci Sardinia
After a final breakfast, meet your private driver for the transfer to Olbia Airport, taking with you memories of remarkable wines, beautiful landscapes and the people you have met along the way.
Your private journey
What’s included
- Private arrival transfer from Cagliari Airport.
- Private driver and guide for the touring days described in the programme, Days 2–8.
- Private departure transfer to Olbia Airport.
Your personalised proposal
The journey is designed around nine nights in the suggested hotels, winery visits and tastings, and a hands-on cooking experience. Your quotation will specify the selected room categories, experiences, meals and all inclusions.
Premium wine selections, restaurant bookings and cooking activities are subject to availability and final confirmation. The from-price will be confirmed for your party size and travel dates.
Plan your Sardinia journey ↗Designed around you
Make this journey yours
A little more time by the sea, another vineyard, a different place to stay. We will adapt this itinerary to your interests and preferred pace.
Plan your Sardinia journey ↗From €6,000 per person. Your personalised quotation will confirm the price and inclusions for your travel dates, party size and selected accommodation. All suggested hotels, winery visits, dining and cooking experiences are subject to availability and final confirmation.
Cover: Alghero at dusk · Hotel Domomea. Hotel photography: Villa Fanny, Aquae Sinis, Villa Las Tronas and Myo Hotel Rocce Sarde, from their official websites. Suggested accommodation may be adapted to your preferences.